Rome2Rio

How to get fromHanover to Des Moinesby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Des Moines

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Hanover to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanover to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHT - DSM
    7h 31m
    $128–515

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from White River Junction Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 22m
    $718–1,144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 12m
    $300–452

  4. Drive  1,229.8 mi

    1. Drive from Hanover to Des Moinescar car 1,229.8 mi
    21h 56m
    $211–304

  5. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to Boston Logan Airport Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    7h 21m
    $166–620

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hanover to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BTV - DSM
    9h 21m
    $197–850

  7. Fly from Lebanon

    1. Fly from Lebanon (LEB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEB - DSM
    8h 15m
    $192–725

  8. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    10h 7m
    $208–720

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to Boston South Busesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 46m
    $647–1,041

  10. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 14m
    $300–432

Hanover to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hanover to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,225.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Hanover, NH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dartmouth College to Des Moines via New York, NY, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 34h 12m. Alternatively, Cape Air, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Lebanon (LEB) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There